Smith College

7 College Lane
Northampton, MA 01063
http://www.smith.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1871
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students2,642
Endowment1,035,542,233
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Application Fee60
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Tuition32,558
Room/Board10,880
Services
Associated FirmsAccenture, University of California at Berkely, Harvard Medical School, COrnell University, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsHillyer Art Library, Werner Josten Library (music & theater), Young Science Library, Lyman Conservatory, Brown Fine Arts Center, Ainsworth/Scott Gymnasium and Indoor Track & Tennis facility, Center for Foreign Languages and Cultures, Clark Science Center, Equestrian Center, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Grecourt Bookshop, Helen Hills Hills Chapel, Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching & Learning, Engineering Program, Poetry Center, Sage Hall (music), Campus Center, Olin Fitness Center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsHillyer Art Library, Werner Josten Library (music & theater), Young Science Library, Lyman Conservatory, Brown Fine Arts Center, Ainsworth/Scott Gymnasium and Indoor Track & Tennis facility, Center for Foreign Languages and Cultures, Clark Science Center, Equestrian Center, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Grecourt Bookshop, Helen Hills Hills Chapel, Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching & Learning, Engineering Program, Poetry Center, Sage Hall (music), Campus Center, Olin Fitness Center
Periodical Subs8,741
# of Books1,396,174
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months72%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size125 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing90%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (98%), cooperative housing (1%), other housing options (1%)
Popular EventsMountain Day, Rally Day, Ivy Day, Thursday Night Candlelight Dinner, Friday Afternoon Tea, Convocation, Celebrating Collaborations, Illumination Night, Float Night
Nearest AirportHartford Connecticut (35), Boston, Massachusetts (100)
Nearest TrainSpringfield, Massachusetts (20)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (UMass-Amherst)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations129
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Sophian (weekly)
Honor SocietiesSigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Al-Iman, Association of Smith Pagans, Baha'i Club, Dayspring, Eccumenical Christian Community, Hillel, Smith Christian Fellowship, Keystone, Newman Association
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African Students Association, Asian Students Association, Black Students Alliance, Bulgarian Club, South Asian Students of Smith, International Students Org, Italian Club, Korean American Students of Smith, Luso-Brazilian Club, Model Arab League, Multiethnic Interracial Smith College, French Club, German Club, Minorities for Judicial Equality, Indigenous Smith Students and Allies, Nosotroas (for Latina students), Russian Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Activist Women Advocating Rape Education, American Chemical Society, Amnesty International, Art Resources Committee, Association of Low Income Students, Athletic Association, Bad Seeds, Badminton Club, Boxing Club, Bread for the World, Bridge Club, Celebrations, Ceramics, Club, Chapel Handbell, Noteables, Orchestra, OUting Club, Philosophical Society, CHoir, Chorus, Crapapella, Croquet, Cycles, Debate Society, Democrats, Feminists of Smith Unite, Fencing, Students for the Environment, Hooked on Swing Society, Ice Hockey, Illmatics, Jazz Ensemble, Musical Theater Ensemble, LBTA, Synchronized Swimming, Physics Club, Recreational Council, Republican Club, Riding Club, Rugby, SAFE, Sailing Club, Sazanami Club, Science Fiction and Fantasy Society, SIKOS (Improvisation), Smiffenpoofs (a cappella), Smithereens ( a cappella), Song Writing Society, Service Organization of Smith, Sophian (student newspaper), Student Alumnae Association of Smith, Student Labor Action Coalition, Student Government Association, Student Theater Committee, Students for a Free Tibet, The Syndicate, Tabel Tennis, Smith Tech Club, Smith Television, Ultimate Frisbee, Union of Underrepresented Science Students, VIBES (a cappella), Women for Freedom, Women's Resource Center, World Affairs Committee, Water Polo, Radio Station, Yearbook